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I know you are supposed to use the equation F=(G)(m1)(m2)/r^2 (I think?) but I don't know why I am getting some WEIRD numbers...thanks a lot =)

Two 270 kg (600 lb) masses are separated by a distance of 9 m. Using Newton's law of gravitation, find the magnitude of the gravitational force exerted by one mass on the other.

2007-02-25 16:26:03 · 1 answers · asked by Stephanie C 1 in Science & Mathematics Physics

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F=Gm1m2/r^2

=66.7E-12(270)^2/9^2=60.1E-9. It should be a pretty small value.

2007-02-25 16:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by Rob M 4 · 0 0

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